Question 1

What is Electric Beach's real name?

Accepted Answer

Electric Beach's official name is Kahe Point Beach Park. It is located on O'ahu's west side near the Ko Olina resort area. The nickname comes from the adjacent Kahe Power Plant, which discharges warm water into the ocean. Some locals also call it Tracks, after old railroad tracks in the area.

Question 2

What beach is Pipeline on?

Accepted Answer

Pipeline (Banzai Pipeline) is located at Ehukai Beach Park on O'ahu's North Shore. The official beach park name is Ehukai, but the wave break is called Pipeline because the barrel of the wave forms a tube or pipe shape. The Banzai part was added by a 1960s surf film.

Question 3

Why is Tunnels Beach called Tunnels?

Accepted Answer

Tunnels Beach on Kaua'i's north shore is officially called Makua Beach. Scuba divers and snorkelers named it Tunnels because the inner reef has lava tube formations that create underwater tunnels and caverns. It is one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii when conditions are calm.

Question 4

Which beach is Disney Beach in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Disney Beach is an unofficial name for the lagoon in front of Aulani, a Disney Resort, at Ko Olina on O'ahu's west side. Its official designation is Ko Olina Lagoon 2 (Kohola Lagoon). The name Disney Beach was coined by tourists because of the resort's proximity.

Question 5

How many Baby Beaches are there in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

There are at least four beaches commonly called Baby Beach across the Hawaiian islands: Baby Beach near Ala Moana on O'ahu, Baby Beach in Lahaina on Maui, Baby Beach near Poipu on Kaua'i, and Baby Beach in Hilo on the Big Island. The nickname is given to any beach with exceptionally calm, shallow water suitable for small children.